IFSA-Butler Internships

A B O U T T H E I N S T I T U T E F O R S T U D Y A B R O A D, B U T L E R U N I V E R S I T Y ( I F S A - B U T L E R )

M O R E C U LT U R E . L E S S S H O C K .

1100 W. 42nd St., Suite 305Indianapolis, IN 46208800-858-0229 • 317-940-9336317-940-9704 Faxwww.ifsa-butler.org

About the Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler)

• Founded in 1988 at Butler University

• Offers more than 90 study abroad programs in 18 countries

• Programs are for college students in the U.S. and Canada

• Internship, community-based learning and volunteer opportunities available worldwide

• All programs feature academic quality, cultural immersion and unmatched student support

AMAZING STAFF

EXPERIENCED SUPPORT STAFF IN THE U.S.

Our U.S.-based program advisors, finance staff and academic affairs professionals are just an email or toll-free call away.

IFSA-BUTLER STAFF ABROAD WHO WORK EXCLUSIVELY WITH OUR STUDENTS

Some study abroad programs just give busy professors extra money to provide an occasional event or organize a brief orientation. IFSA-Butler has offices and staff in each country where we have programs. Our staff provide everything from detailed on-site orientations to academic guidance to emergency assistance.

EMERGENC Y RESPONSE

Emergencies happen, but you’ll have extra peace of mind with IFSA-Butler. We’re a leader in study abroad health and safety issues, and our worldwide staff are trained to assist students and their families in the event of a personal, academic or health problem. All of our programs abroad include a 24-hour emergency contact number.

T H E I F S A - B U T L E R D I F F E R E N C E

QUALIT Y AND EXPERIENCEIFSA-Butler’s affiliated universities abroad are at the top of their countries’ rankings, and some are among the highest ranked universities in the world.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

IFSA-Butler was founded in 1988. We have more than 25 years of experience, longevity and reliability on our side.

COMMITMENT TO AUTHENTIC CULTUR AL EXPERIENCES

Our programs strive to give students an authentic cultural experience. In Latin America, students live with carefully selected host families, and we house only one student per family for maximum language and cultural integration. In English-speaking programs, students enroll in courses at renowned universities

alongside degree students. We also take students on amazing, off-the-beaten-path excursions that showcase the beauty and culture of their host countries.

F INANCIAL BENEFITSIFSA-Butler doesn’t have any hidden charges. All of our fees, deposits and any supplemental charges such as meal plans, are clearly outlined on our website. In addition, our fees never change due to fluctuations in currency exchanges.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE

IFSA-Butler offers scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need, with awards ranging from $500 to $5,000. We offer a monthly payment option for all semester and year programs, and we accept transfers of financial aid from home colleges.

I F S A - B U T L E R S C H O L A R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S

IFSA-Butler believes that study abroad should be within the reach of every student, so we offer a wide range of scholarships and financing services. Any applicant to an IFSA-Butler program who meets basic eligibility requirements is welcome to apply for the opportunities below.

USE YOUR FINANCIAL AID TO STUDY ABROAD!

Many students don’t realize that financial aid can help pay for study abroad. Pell Grants, Stafford Loans and PLUS loans can apply to your IFSA-Butler program.

College grants and scholarships, Perkins Loans, state grants and loans, and 529 plans may also be used for study abroad, but you’ll need to ask your home campus financial aid office about their policies for transferring these types of aid.

SPECIAL PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS University Scholarships: Many of our affiliated universities abroad offer scholarships for study abroad. See the Scholarships page on our website for more information.

Program Scholarships: IFSA-Butler offers scholarships for our programs in Costa Rica, Egypt, Israel and Sharjah, UAE. In addition, the Alliance for Global Education offers scholarships for programs in China, India and Turkey. See the Scholarships page on our website for more information.

Memorial Scholarships: IFSA-Butler offers memorial scholarships for programs in Australia, Ireland and throughout Latin America. These memorial scholarship awards range from $3,500 to $5,000 for semester and full year study. See the Scholarships page on our website for more information.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Awards are $1,500 for semester programs and $2,500 for full year programs and may be used for any IFSA-Butler program.

FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship valued at $2,500 is for first generation college student and is used to reimburse certain up-front expenses for study abroad, including airfare, visa costs and passport fees. The scholarship for some recipients may include a $500 housing scholarship.

FILL THE GAP

Fill the GAP allows students to save in advance for any IFSA-Butler program and includes a matching grant up to $1,000 for semester and year programs.

WORK-TO-STUDY GRANTS

Build your resume and help pay for study abroad at the same time! Work-to-Study grants allow students to work on special projects before or during their study abroad experience. IFSA-Butler pays $250 to $1,000 for completed projects. Positions are typically available in marketing and communications, website development or in clerical projects.

UPFRONT PROGRAM

UpFront allows students to put airfare and their program deposit on their IFSA-Butler student account in order minimize up-front costs. The account may then be paid with financial aid or our monthly payment option.

A U S T R A L I A UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

The University of Adelaide offers competitive internships in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Interns combine the internship with two other courses and also write a 7,000-word essay and complete an oral presentation on their project.

Location: Adelaide

Required GPA: 3.4 (4.0 scale)

Internship availability: Semester 1, semester 2

Credits for internship: 8 U.S. semester credit hours

Application deadlines: November 15 for semester 1 March 15 for semester 2 P L AC E M E N T O R G A N I Z AT I O N S

• Arts organizations • Convention/tourism bodies • Environmental/ecology groups • Government agencies • Health care agencies

A U S T R A L I A AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSIT Y

The ANU internship allows students to experience the policy-making process at the national level. Canberra is not only the headquarters of Australia’s Federal Parliament and public service, but it also is home to Australia’s most important national associations, nongovernment organizations and lobbying groups.

Location: Canberra



Credits for internship: 8 or 12 U.S. semester credit hours

Application deadlines: October 15 for semester 1 March 15 for semester 2

AVA I L A B L E P L AC E M E N T S

• Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly • Foreign embassies • Parliament House (Federal Parliament) • Nongovernment organizations • Public services • Think-tanks

A U S T R A L I A FLINDERS UNIVERSIT Y TEACHER EDUCATION

Flinders University in Australia offers the opportunity to do student teaching while also taking education courses and other subjects. Student teaching placements are supervised by education faculty at Flinders.

Available areas of education study and student teaching placements include early childhood, primary, secondary, language education, special education, health science and physical education. IFSA-Butler students are paired with a fellow education student “buddy” throughout their time in Australia.

Location: Adelaide


Internship availability: Semester 1


Application deadline: November 1 for semester 1

• History centers • Law firms • News and media • State parliament

A U S T R A L I A UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES The University of New South Wales offers internships in business and media studies such as journalism and communications. Placements are available at businesses and agencies throughout the Sydney area.

An internship replaces one class at UNSW and is worth 4 U.S. credit hours. Interns work between 100-150 hours for the length of the internship.

UNSW offers assistance in business internship placements, but students interested in a media studies internship are required to find their own placement.

A staff member in the placement organization supervises an intern’s performance and act as a field supervisor. An academic supervisor also monitors an intern’s progress in the placement and provides guidance on the internship’s academic project.

Location: Sydney




Application deadlines: November 15 for semester 1 March 15 for semester 2

A U S T R A L I A GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY Internships are available in businesses, nonprofit organizations, government offices and community volunteer centers. Internships are unpaid but are worth 4 U.S. semester credits and replace one class at Griffith.

Engineering internships are ungraded but are supervised by an engineering faculty member.

Location: Brisbane, Gold Coast






• Advertising • Business • Communications • Community internship • Economics • Engineering • Finance • Journalism • Music • Public Relations

A U S T R A L I A UNIVERSIT Y OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney offers a highly competitive internship program for students with a strong academic background. Prospective interns must successfully complete an interview process upon arrival in Sydney.

Interns spend at least 15 days working on a specialized project with their host organization. Placements are available in a wide range of companies and organizations, and for a wide range of majors.

Location: Sydney





A U S T R A L I A UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG The University of Wollongong offers internships in science research and business. The science research internship is designed exclusively for science majors, with placements available in a wide range of labs and organizations. The internship is part of a research course in the university’s Faculty of Science.

The business internship is offered through the university’s Faculty of Commerce. This internship is designed for business/commerce majors and provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply their knowledge in an industry context. Business internship placements are available in marketing, accounting, research analysis, human resources and public relations.

Location: Wollongong




Application deadlines: October 15 for semester 1 March 15 for semester 2

AVA I L A B L E P L AC E M E N T S• Accounting• Architecture• Banking and finance• Biotechnology• Communications and media • Engineering • Environmental science• Government and policy • Human resource management • Information technology• Marine biology• Marketing• Nonprofit organizations• Operations• Research• Special events and public relations• Visual arts

C H I N A SUMMER IN BEIJING

Students may choose to complete an internship as part of their summer curriculum, alongside a course surveying contemporary Chinese culture. Interns are placed in Chinese, joint-venture, and foreign-owned companies.

Internship placements vary depending on students’ interests and availability of host organizations. Previous participants have interned with community development nonprofits, research think-tanks, environmental organizations, and modern art studios.

Location: Beijing


Internship availability: Summer


Application deadline: March 1

C H I N A INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN CHINA

Students with at least three semesters of Chinese may participate in an internship to replace one of their area studies courses. Interns are placed in Chinese, joint-venture and foreign companies.

Internships have a business and/or finance focus, depending on a student’s interests and availability of host organizations. Past placements included corporations, nonprofits and technology companies.

Location: Shanghai


Internship availability: Fall semester, spring semester


Application deadlines: April 15 for fall semester November 1 for spring semester

C H I L E CHILEAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM, VALPARAISO

This internship option places students with a nonprofit organization. Possibilities include educational and recreational programs for youth with disabilities, environmental education and recycling projects, and a community literacy initiative.

Selected interns work for 48 hours during the semester (4 hours per week) and complete 24 classroom hours with a university professor. These sessions enhance a student’s community experience by tying it to broader issues key to understanding Chilean society. The coursework requires written journals and reports, as well as oral presentations, all in Spanish, related to the internship.

Location: Valparaíso


Spanish requirement: 5 semesters of college-level Spanish



Application deadlines: October 15 for semester 1 April 1 for semester 2

E N G L A N D BIRKBECK, UNIVERSIT Y OF LONDON

Birkbeck offers internship placements in numerous areas of study. In the past, internships have included placements at top U.S. companies, Parliament, British financial institutions, fashion designers, theatres and concert halls and prestigious media outlets.

Location: London


Internship availability: Fall semester, spring semester, summer


Application deadlines: April 15 for fall semester October 1 for spring semester February 15 for summer

C O S TA R I C A TEACHER EDUCATION IN COSTA RICA

Combine education courses and hands-on classroom interactions with a unique cultural experience. This program is ideal for future Spanish or ESL teachers, or for any education major with advanced Spanish skills who wants to prepare for the increasingly diverse U.S. classroom.

Students take core courses in advanced Spanish and comparative education, as well as courses in education or other subjects at Universidad Nacional. An optional non-credit workshop preparing students for the ACTFL test is also available. All courses are taught in Spanish.

Location: Heredia


Spanish requirement: 4 semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent



Application deadlines: November 1 for semester 1 April 1 for semester 2

C H I N A SUMMER IN SHANGHAI

Students may choose to complete an internship as part of their summer curriculum, alongside a course surveying Chinese society or economics. Interns are placed in Chinese, joint-venture and foreign-owned companies.

Internship placements vary depending on students’ interests and availability of host organizations. Previous participants have interned with financial management firms, software development companies, travel services agencies and garment manufacturers.

Location: Shanghai






• Accounting • Anthropology • Biology • Business • Communications • Economics • English literature • Exercise science

• Finance • History • Marketing • Museum studies • Political science • Psychology • Public relations • Theatre

I N D I A CONTEMPORARY INDIA: DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY, SOCIE T Y

As part of the Contemporary India program’s field-based component, students who choose the internship option are placed in NGOs, cultural organizations, multinational businesses or think tanks across Pune and work on issues related to social and economic development.

Internships are open to any major and are available in a wide range of areas. All projects have a specific academic focus, and students must enroll in at least one related elective course.

Location: Pune




Application deadlines: April 15 for fall semester November 1 for spring semester

E N G L A N D UNIVERSIT Y OF WESTMINSTER

The University of Westminster offers a wide array of internship opportunities in London. Internship assignments are usually 15-20 hours per week, spread out over two or three days. Placements are subject to a successful interview upon arrival. Internships are available in a wide range of businesses and organizations.

Location: London




Application deadlines: April 15 for fall semester October 1 for spring semester


• Business • Communications • Fine art • Sciences • Social sciences

E N G L A N D UNIVERSIT Y OF EAST ANGLIA

The University of East Anglia Fall Drama Semester allows drama or theatre majors who are studying at UEA for the full year to spend the fall semester as interns in London. Interns work with a London theatre company.

Participants take a seminar on an aspect of contemporary theatre; the seminar includes attendance at several current London productions. The internship includes an academic project based on work at the theatre company.

During the spring semester, students take a regular load of classes at the University of East Anglia.

Location: London


Internship availability: Fall semester (full year students only)


Application deadline: April 15

I R E L A N D SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IN DUBLIN

Gain real-world work experience while living in hip, sophisticated Dublin. Students choose from three concentrations (Business in Ireland, Finance & Analytics or Irish History) and work at an internship. Internships are sponsored by the prestigious, AACSB-accredited Quinn School of Business at University College Dublin (UCD).

Location: Dublin, Republic of Ireland





UNIVERSIT Y COLLEGE CORK

The University College Cork internship includes 40 hours of work for the semester. Each internship involves research culminating in an academic project, with a faculty member supervising placements and projects.

Location: Cork, Republic of Ireland





PA R T I C I PAT I N G D E PA R T M E N T S

• Boole Library • Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights • Department of Government • Development and Alumni Office • Granary Theatre • Health Promotion Unit • Lewis Glucksman Gallery • School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences

I R E L A N D

I N D I A SUMMER IN PUNE

Students may decide to complete an internship to fulfill the program’s required field-based component. Interns are placed at businesses and organizations across Pune and work on issues related to social and economic development.

Internships are available in a wide range of areas. Past placements have included local grade schools, public health nonprofits, biotech developers, microfinance firms and environmental conservation organizations.

Location: Pune






• Advertising • Arts and culture • Business and finance • Charities • Economics • Health and social issues

• Human resources • Information technology • International studies • Law and politics • Marketing and public relations • Nongovernmental organizations

N E W Z E A L A N D UNIVERSIT Y OF CANTERBURY

Internships are offered through the University of Canterbury’s College of Arts. Interns work for a local organization or business for 75 hours on a custom project. Students can elect to work on an individual project or as part of a group-based community project. Interns are supervised by a faculty member who works with the student on a related academic project.

Location: Christchurch



Credits for internship: 4 U.S. semester credits per session


HEBREW UNIVERSIT Y OF JERUSALEM

An internship is available as part of the Spring in Jerusalem Honors Program at Hebrew University. The Spring Honors Program is for students in their third or fourth year of college who have a GPA of at least 3.5.

Internship options include work in a private company, public institution or NGO. A wide range of professional areas are available. Internships provide a great opportunity to experience Israeli society firsthand, while also complementing classroom work and fulfilling major requirements.

Location: Jerusalem


Internship availability: Spring semester

Credits for internship: 1 U.S. semester credit hour

Application deadline: October 15

I S R A E L

STRANMILLIS UNIVERSIT Y COLLEGE TEACHER EDUCATION

Stranmillis University College, Northern Ireland’s acclaimed teacher education college, allows U.S. students to have supervised practical placements in schools throughout Belfast. Placements are available in elementary, secondary, early childhood, and health and leisure education. Students supplement their semester with courses at Stranmillis.

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland





I R E L A N D


• Communications • Creative arts • Education • Environment • Marketing

• Museums • Public health • Research • Social entrepreneurship • Sustainability

S C O T L A N D UNIVERSIT Y OF EDINBURGH PARLIAMENTARY INTERNSHIP

This prestigious internship program allows students to combine intensive coursework with a supervised Parliamentary internship placement. Interns are paired with a Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP), giving students unparalleled access to political life in Scotland.

Participants develop a research project in partnership with their assigned MSP and supplement their internship with a curriculum of courses on Scottish politics, government, society and culture. Semester students take three courses and summer students take two courses.

Locations: Edinburgh


Internship availability: Fall semester, spring semester, summer

Credits for internship: 17.5 per semester; 12.5 for summer

Application deadlines: April 1 for summer April 15 for fall semester October 15 for spring semester

S C O T L A N D ARTS ADMINISTRATION EDINBURGH FESTIVAL INTERNSHIP

Learn the business side of the arts with this unique program that combines a set curriculum of courses and seminars with hands-on arts management experience. An internship at the world-famous Edinburgh Festival is part of the program and encompasses arts and business areas such as event management, arts management, set design, media relations, marketing and more.

Locations: Edinburgh



Credits for internship: 7.5 U.S. semester credit hours


N E W Z E A L A N D MASSEY UNIVERSIT Y

Massey University offers communications internships on two of its three campuses. The internship will enhance skills in communication, information acquisition and independent research. Placements are available in a wide range of businesses and organizations in the fields of communication, journalism, public relations and more.

Interns will use classroom assignments to actively reflect on the theory and practice they have learned throughout their degree. Applicants must be senior communications majors with at least one 300-level communications course completed. Preference is given to full-year students.

Location: Palmerston North, Wellington





S P A I N STUDY AND INTERN IN BARCELONA

An internship is an integral part of our Barcelona program and is embedded in a tutorial-style seminar taught in English. The seminar and internship results in a research-based report and presentation at the end of the semester. Interns work 14 to 16 hours per week. Internships are available in a wide range of areas.

Location: Barcelona


Spanish requirement: None



Application deadlines: April 1 for fall semester September 15 for spring semester

S C O T L A N D UNIVERSIT Y OF STIRLING

The University of Stirling International Summer School places interns with a local employer for four weeks during the second session of summer courses. Students will need to take two courses during Block One, and can then take the internship course in Block Two. Students will also receive help and instruction from classroom teaching sessions, review days and online tutorials.

Location: Stirling






• Charity/nonprofit organizations • Environmental groups • Marketing • Political groups/organizations • Sports management

S H A R J A H , U A E AMERICAN UNIVERSIT Y OF SHARJAH

American University of Sharjah offers internships for international students in a variety of businesses and organizations. Most placements are in engineering, business and humanities, but other areas of interest may also be available. Interships replace one class at the university and are worth 4 U.S. semester credit hours.

Location: Sharjah




Application deadlines: February 15 for fall semester September 15 for spring semester

P L AC E M E N T O R G A N I Z AT I O N S

• Community development • Consulting companies • Entrepreneurs • Nonprofit organizations

• Private corporations • Schools • Technology companies

A U S T R A L I AI F S A - B U T L E R

I N T E R N S H I P P L A C E M E N T A R E A S

Accounting/FinanceAustraliaGriffith University University of Sydney

EnglandBirkbeck, University of London

ChinaInternational Business in China


IrelandSummer Internships in Dublin

AdvertisingAustraliaGriffith University


AnthropologyEnglandBirkbeck, University of London

ArchitectureAustraliaUniversity of Sydney

Arts AdministrationScotlandArts Administration Edinburgh Festival

BiologyEnglandBirkbeck, University of London

BiotechnologyAustraliaUniversity of Sydney

BusinessAustraliaGriffith UniversityUniversity of New South WalesUniversity of Wollongong

ChinaInternational Business in China

EnglandBirkbeck, University of LondonUniversity of Westminster


United Arab EmiratesAmerican University of Sharjah

Communications (may include Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations)AustraliaUniversity of AdelaideGriffith UniversityUniversity of New South WalesUniversity of Sydney

EnglandBirkbeck, University of LondonUniversity of Westminster


New ZealandMassey UniversityUniversity of Canterbury

Computer Science/Information TechnologyAustraliaUniversity of Sydney


Development StudiesIndiaContemporary IndiaSummer in Pune

EconomicsAustraliaGriffith University



Education (may include student teaching opportunities)AustraliaFlinders University Teacher Education

ChileCUP Valparaíso

Costa RicaTeacher Education in Costa Rica

IrelandStranmillis Teacher Education

New ZealandUniversity of Canterbury

EngineeringAustraliaGriffith UniversityUniversity of Sydney

United Arab EmiratesAmerican University of Sharjah

Environment/Ecology/SustainabilityAustraliaUniversity of AdelaideUniversity of Sydney



ScotlandUniversity of Stirling

Event PlanningAustraliaUniversity of Sydney

Exercise ScienceEnglandBirkbeck, University of London

Fine ArtsAustraliaUniversity of AdelaideUniversity of Sydney

EnglandUniversity of Westminster



General (indicates programs that match internships to individual student interests)ChinaSummer in BeijingSummer in Shanghai

IndiaContemporary IndiaSummer in Pune

IrelandUniversity College Cork

IsraelHebrew University of Jerusalem

SpainStudy and Intern in Barcelona

Global and Public HealthNew ZealandUniversity of Canterbury

Health CareAustraliaUniversity of Adelaide


History/Museum StudiesAustraliaUniversity of Adelaide




Human ResourcesAustraliaUniversity of Sydney


Law/Legal StudiesAustraliaUniversity of Adelaide


LiteratureEnglandBirkbeck, University of London

Marine BiologyAustraliaUniversity of Sydney

MarketingAustraliaUniversity of Sydney





MusicAustraliaGriffith University

Nonprofit/Community OrganizationsAustraliaGriffith UniversityUniversity of Sydney




PoliticsAustraliaUniversity of AdelaideAustralian National UniversityUniversity of Sydney



ScotlandUniv. of Edinburgh ParliamentaryUniversity of Stirling

PsychologyEnglandBirkbeck, University of London

Public PolicyAustraliaAustralian National UniversityUniversity of Sydney

Recreational ProgramsChileCUP Valparaíso

ResearchAustraliaUniversity of Sydney University of Wollongong


SciencesEnglandUniversity of Westminster

Social SciencesEnglandUniversity of Westminster

Sports ManagementScotlandUniversity of Stirling

TheatreEnglandBirkbeck, University of LondonUniversity of East Anglia

TourismAustraliaUniversity of Adelaide

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